DX Engineering DXE-PL259CS8U-6 Complete Crimp Kit Instruction Manual Rev

Ultra-Grip 2

Crimp Connector Hand Tool Kit

for

®

Crimp Coaxial Cable Connectors, Powerpole

Connectors, Insulated and Non-Insulated Crimp

Terminals

DXE-UT-KIT-CRMP2

DXE-UT-KIT-CRMP2-INS Revision 1

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Introduction

The DX Engineering Ultra-Grip 2 Crimp Connector Hand Tool Kit is ready for you to make professional
quality crimped coaxial cable assemblies using crimp style connectors, Powerpole® connectors and other
popular size wire terminations.

The DXE-UT-CRMP2 Ultra-Grip 2 Crimp Connector Hand Tool is a quality ratcheting steel crimper,
ergonomically shaped for power, with soft non-slip dual color thermoplastic rubber grips for comfortable and
positive connector crimping results. The Ultra-Grip 2 Crimp Connector Hand Tool is also made from high
quality carbon steel with black oxide finish for corrosion resistance and durability. The DXE-UT-CRMP2
Ultra-Grip 2 Crimp Connector Hand Tool features high crimping quality that is repeatable with precision
dies and their integral locking mechanism.

The DXE-UT-KIT-CRMP2 is supplied with the DXE-UT-DIE-8U Crimp Die for RG-8U/213/LMR-400
size cable. The included 2.5 mm Allen wrench is used to change to one of the other optional dies, to cover
the most popular sizes of coaxial cables with ten different Amphenol Connex crimp connectors in UHF
Male/PL-259, Type N, BNC, Powerpole® connector sizes 15, 30 and 45 Ampere connectors, Molex
connector pins, insulated crimp type connectors for 22-18/16-14/12-10 AWG and un-insulated crimp type
connectors for 20-18/16-14/12-10 and 8 AWG.

The DX Engineering Ultra-Grip 2 Crimp Connector Hand Tool Kit, model DXE-UT-KIT-CRMP2,
provides a handsome, convenient carrying case furnished with the Ultra-Grip 2 Crimp Connector Hand Tool,
cable cutting, braid snipping tool and all five crimp die sets with a precut foam insert providing a home for
each tool and die set. The coaxial cable connector dies are designed to crimp the full ferrule and the center
pin.

Not only is this DX Engineering Ultra-Grip 2 Crimp Connector Hand Tool Kit perfect for helping you keep
track of your tools, but it also makes it easy for you to carry them from job to job.

DXE-UT-KIT-CRMP2 Complete Kit contains:

 DXE-UT-CRMP2 Ultra-Grip 2 Crimp Connector Hand Tool
 DXE-UT-DIE-8U Crimp Die for RG-8U/213/LMR-400 size cable
 DXE-UT-DIE-8X Crimp Die for RG-8X/LMR-240 size cable
 DXE-UT-DIE-PP Crimp Die for Powerpole® 15, 30, 45A contacts

and Molex connector pins

 DXE-UT-DIE-INS for insulated crimp style terminals 22-18/15-

14/12-10 AWG

 DXE-UT-DIE-UNIS for uninsulated crimp style terminals 20-28/26-

24/12-10/8 AWG

 CNL-911 Coaxial cable shears
 DXE-170M Precision braid trimmers
 2.5 mm Allen Wrench
 DXE-CRIMP-CASE Custom Tool Case

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Available from DX Engineering as individual items:

• DXE-UT-CRMP2 Ultra-Grip 2 Crimp Connector Hand Tool - Supplied with the
DXE-UT-DIE-8U Crimp Die for RG-8U/213/LMR-400 size cable and one 2.5 mm
Allen Wrench

 DXE-UT-DIE-8U Crimp Die for RG-8U/213/LMR-400 size cable
 DXE-UT-DIE-8X Crimp Die for RG-8X/LMR-240 size cable
 DXE-UT-DIE-PP Crimp Die for Powerpole® for 15A, 30A and 45A contacts
 DXE-UT-DIE-INS for insulated crimp style terminals 22-18/15-14/12-10 AWG
 DXE-UT-DIE-UNIS for uninsulated crimp style terminals 20-28/26-24/12-10/8 AWG
 CNL-911 Coaxial cable shears
 DXE-170M Precision braid trimmers
 DXE-CRIMP-CASE Custom Tool Case

The DX Engineering crimp die sets work with most of the popular coaxial cables and crimp style connectors.
The following crimp style connectors are available from DX Engineering:

UHF Type

DXE-PL259CS8U-6/12/24 DX Engineering Next Generation Crimp/Solder UHF Male Connector

Silver plated PL-259 body, solder center conductor, 50 ohm, PTFE dielectric, crimp shield. For DXE­400 MAX, DXE-8U, DXE-RG-11/U, DXE-213U, RG-8/U, LMR-400 type, most RG-213/U and
equivalent coax cables with center conductors up to 10 AWG. Packages of 6,12 or 24.

DXE-PL259CS8X-6/12/24 DX Engineering Next Generation Crimp/Solder UHF Male Connector

Silver plated PL-259 body, solder center conductor, 50 ohm, PTFE dielectric, crimp shield. For DXE-8X,
RG-8X, LMR-240 type and equivalent coax cables with center conductors up to 10 AWG. Packages of 6,
12 or 24.

N-Connector Type

AMP-172100 Amphenol Connex N-Type Male Crimp Connector 172100

White bronze finished brass with gold plated contact. PTFE dielectric. 50 ohm. For RG-58, LMR-195, and
equivalents.

AML-172102 Amphenol Connex N-Type Male Crimp Connector 172102

White bronze finished brass with gold plated contact. PTFE dielectric. 50 ohm. For RG-8 (with 12-13
AWG center conductors), RG-213, RG-393 and equivalents.

AML-172102H Amphenol Connex N-Type Male Crimp Connector 172102H243

White bronze finished brass with gold plated contact. PTFE dielectric. 50 ohm. For DXE-400MAX, DXE­8U, RG-8 (with 10-11 AWG center conductors), LMR-400 and equivalents.

AMP-172135 Amphenol Connex N-Type Male Crimp Connector 172135

Coaxial Cable Connector, Solderless crimp, PTFE dielectric. N Type Male for RG-8X, LMR-240, 50 ohm.

BNC Type
AMP-112116 Amphenol Connex BNC Male Crimp Connector 112116

Nickel finished brass with gold plated contact. Delrin dielectric. 50 ohm. For RG-58, LMR-195, and
equivalents.

AML-112533 Amphenol Connex BNC Male Crimp Connector 112533.

Nickel finished brass with gold plated contact. Delrin dielectric. 50 ohm. For RG-8X, LMR-240, and
equivalents.

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The DXE-UT-DIE-PP Crimp Die is made for Powerpole® for 15A, 30A and 45A contacts. The most popular sizes are

Connector Type

PL-259

PL-259

PL-259

PL-259

PL-259

PL-259

Type N

Type N

Type N

Type N

BNC

BNC

Connector P/N

DXE-

PL259CS8U

DXE-

PL259CS8X

AMP-

182100

AMP-

182102

AMP-

182115-10

AMP-

182130-10

AMP-

172100

AMP-

172102

AML-

172102H243

AMP-

172135

AMP-

112116

AMP-

112533 Use Die DXE-UT-

DIE-8U

DIE-8X

DIE-8X

DIE-8U

DIE-8X

DIE-8U

DIE-8X

DIE-8U

DIE-8U

DIE-8X

DIE-8X

DIE-8X

Hex Crimp Center

Pin*

Solder Pin

Solder Pin

0.068

0.100

0.068

0.118

0.100

0.100

0.118

0.100

0.068

0.068
Hex Crimp Ferrule*

0.429

0.255

0.213

0.429

0.255

0.429

0.213

0.429

0.429

0.255

0.213

0.255 Coax Part Type

DXE-400MAX

XX

XX

XX DXE-11U

XX

XX

DXE-213U

XX

XX XX

DXE-58AU

XX XX XX XX DXE-8U

XX

XX

XX DXE-8X XX

XX

XX XX

LMR-195

XX XX LMR-200

XX LMR-240 XX

XX

XX XX

LMR-400

XX

XX

XX RG-213

XX

XX XX

RG-393

XX

XX XX

RG-58

XX XX XX

RG-8 with 12-13
AWG center
conductor

XX

XX XX

RG-8U with 10-11
AWG center
conductor

XX

XX

XX

RG-8X XX

XX

XX XX

Belden 8214

XX

XX

XX Belden 9913

XX

XX

XX Belden 8267/8237

XX

XX XX

available from DX Engineering:
DXE-PP30-10PK DX Engineering Anderson Powerpole® Connectors PP30

Power Pole Connectors, Anderson, 12 - 16 AWG, 30 amps, 10 red and 10 black connectors.
DXE-PP45-10PK DX Engineering Anderson Powerpole® Connectors PP45

Power Pole Connectors, Anderson, 10 - 14 AWG, 45 amps, Includes 10 red and 10 black connectors.

The DXE-UT-DIE-INS Crimp Die is made for insulated crimp style terminals 22-18/15-14/12-10 AWG

The DXE-UT-DIE-UNIS Crimp Die is made for un-insulated crimp style terminals 20-28/26-24/12­10/8 AWG

The following chart shows which coaxial cable crimp connectors work with different types of coaxial cable.

This list is dynamic and changes will be made on our web site as new coaxial cables are tested.

( * dimensions are in inches)

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The following chart shows the trim length required for the various coaxial cable crimp connectors.

Connector

Type

Connector P/N

A B C

PL-259

DXE-PL259CS8U-6/12/24

1.218”

0.891”

0.544”

DXE-PL259CS8X-6/12/24

1.218”

0.891”

0.544”

Type N

AMP-172100

0.630”

0.303”

0.157”

AMP-172102

0.631”

0.304”

0.158”

AML-172102H243

0.631”

0.304”

0.158”

AMP-172135

0.630”

0.303”

0.157”

BNC

AMP-112116

0.631”

0.304”

0.158”

AMP-112533

0.634”

0.307”

0.157”

(Dimensions in inches. Information obtained from engineering drawings)

Close up showing the various sized openings.

Refer to the chart on page 3 for the die openings used for

the various coaxial connectors.

Changing Dies

There are five die sets available for the DX Engineering Ultra-Grip Crimp Connector Hand Tool.

DXE-UT-DIE-8U Crimp Die for RG-8U/213/LMR-400 size cable
DXE-UT-DIE-8X Crimp Die for RG-8X/LMR-240 size cable
DXE-UT-DIE-PP Crimp Die for Powerpole® 15A, 30A and 45A contacts and Molex crimp connectors
DXE-UT-DIE-INS for insulated crimp style terminals 22-18/15-14/12-10 AWG
DXE-UT-DIE-UNIS for uninsulated crimp style terminals 20-28/26-24/12-10/8 AWG

DXE-UT-DIE-8U DXE-UT-DIE-8X DXE-UT-DIE-PP DXE-UT-DIE-INS DXE-UT-DIE-UNIS

To install a die set. Close the Ultra-Grip Crimp Connector Hand Tool far
enough to comfortably insert the die set as shown.

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Align the holes and using the supplied 2.5 mm Allen Wrench, insert the Allen head screws to loosely hold
the die set in place as shown below. Squeeze the jaws closed, then tighten the two Allen head screws to hold
the die set firmly in place.

Reverse the process to remove the die set.

When using the die set for the Powerpole® connector contacts, there are added parts that are mounted on the
opposite side from the die printed numbers (15, 30 45 which correspond to the applicable Powerpole® crimp
connector contact pins). These added parts provide support for the Powerpole® crimp connector contact pin.

When installing the Powerpole® die, use the longer (supplied) screw, with the supplied washer and Nyloc nut
to hold the support part in place as shown below.

Front View Rear View Front View
Support, Hex Screw Support with jaws open
Washer Nut Installed Support Installed

Adjustment

The Ultra-Grip 2 Crimp Connector Hand Tool has one adjustment. This adjustment will determine the
amount of ‘squeeze’ needed to fully ratchet the crimper closed then allow it to release. If you encounter
difficulties, try adjusting the screw
by loosening the Phillips head
screw, moving the adjustment to
another setting, then re-tighten the
Phillips screw and test. Adjust as
needed. Do not over tighten the
setting or you may cause damage
not covered by warranty to the die
if they are squeezed to hard
together. If the tool jams while

ratcheting for any reason, push
the small black tab seen between
the handles toward the jaws. This will release the ratchet mechanism and allow you to open the tool.

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Crimping Coaxial Cable Connectors

Select your coaxial cable and crimp connector per the information presented in this manual. Practice makes
perfect. As with any tool, the more you use it, the better it will perform.

Prepare the coaxial cable per the dimensions in the chart on page 4. The example shown uses DXE-213U
Coaxial Cable and the DX Engineering (DXE-PL259CS8U) PL-259 Connector.

Trim “A” Late News ! A new Coax Prep Tool Kit is
now available for trimming coaxial cable
used with crimp style connectors!
Trim “B” Please see the DXE-UT-KIT-CC1
on the DX Engineering web site.

Trim “C”

Place the ferrule collar and the PL-259 collar over the coaxial cable. Install the main body of the PL-259 on
the coaxial cable taking care to slide under the coaxial cable shield, and have the center conductor go into the
center pin on the connector. Push the main body until you see the center conductor just reach the end of the
center pin.

Slide the ferrule over the shield until it comes to a stop at the back of the main body. Using the Crimp tool
(use the large hexagonal opening) crimp the ferrule in place. Squeeze the tool (it will ratchet) until the ferrule
is completely crimped, the tool will automatically release when done.

Solder the Center Pin. Slide the PL-259 collar in place and screw it onto the main body. The process is
complete.

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Crimping Powerpole® Connectors

Install the DXE-UT-DIE-PP into the crimp tool as described
earlier in this manual.

For both sizes of connectors, strip the wire 5/16”. Insert the connector being used
in the appropriate spot on the Powerpole die. Squeeze the crimp tool slightly so the connector is held snug in
place. Insert the wire and squeeze the crimp tool until it ratchets and releases. The crimp is complete. The
pictures below show the 45 amp connector. This die set has also been used on Molex crimp pins.

The DXE-UT-DIE-INS for insulated crimp style terminals 22-18/15-14/12-10 AWG and the DXE-UT-DIE-
UNIS for uninsulated crimp style terminals 20-28/26-24/12-10/8 AWG. Most insulated terminals have color
coded insulation: Yellow, Red and Blue. These colors correspond to the die being used (note the Yellow,
Blue and Red dots on the DXE-UT-DIE-INS). Size the un-insulated terminals according to 20-28/26-24/12­10/8 AWG (from smallest to largest opening on the DXE-UT-DIE-UNIS die).

Technical Support

If you have questions about this product, or if you experience difficulties during the installation, contact DX Engineering at (330)
572-3200. You can also e-mail us at:

[e-mail]

For best service, please take a few minutes to review this manual before you call.

Warranty

All products manufactured by DX Engineering are warranted to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of one (1) year from date of shipment. DX Engineering’s
sole obligation under these warranties shall be to issue credit, repair or replace any item or part thereof which is proved to be other than as warranted; no allowance shall be made for any
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are claimed to be defective in material or workmanship, DX Engineering shall, upon prompt notice thereof, issue shipping instructions for return to DX Engineering (transportation­charges prepaid by Buyer). Every such claim for breach of these warranties shall be deemed to be waived by Buyer unless made in writing. The above warranties shall not extend to any
products or parts thereof which have been subjected to any misuse or neglect, damaged by accident, rendered defective by reason of improper installation, damaged from severe weather
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